Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE FORCE RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS ACT 1973 - SECT 8

             (1)  There shall be a Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority, which, subject to the directions of the Minister, shall have the general administration of this Act.

             (2)  The Authority shall consist of:

                     (a)  the Commissioner for Superannuation, who shall be the Chairman of the Authority; and

                    (ab)  the Deputy Chairman of the Authority who is to be appointed by the Minister; and

                     (b)  3 other members, who shall be appointed in accordance with this section.

             (3)  The members referred to in paragraph (2)(b) shall be appointed by the Minister and:

                     (b)  one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Chief of Navy;

                     (c)  one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Chief of Army; and

                     (d)  one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Chief of Air Force.

             (5)  Subject to this Act, a member referred to in paragraph (2)(ab) or (b) holds office until the expiration of such period, not exceeding 2 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.

             (6)  An act or decision of the Authority is not invalid by reason only of a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Authority.